Access Conway Court Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, South Carolina, which means the main Horry County court facilities are located in Conway. Court records for Conway include those from the Conway Municipal Court and from the Horry County Circuit, Family, and Probate Courts. The Horry County Clerk of Court is based in Conway at 1301 2nd Avenue. Searching Conway court records is free through the Horry County Public Index, and in-person access is available during business hours. This guide covers each type of court and how to request records.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Municipal Court Records
The Conway Municipal Court handles ordinance violations, traffic citations, and minor criminal matters within the City of Conway. You can find information about the court at conwaysc.gov/departments/municipal_court. The court serves Conway residents and anyone who receives a citation while in the city limits.
The Conway Municipal Court's official page from the City of Conway shows the court's procedures, contact information, and resources for residents dealing with municipal court matters in the city.
The City of Conway's municipal court page is the starting point for anyone dealing with a local citation or ordinance violation and needing to find out how to respond or pay a fine in Conway.
The screenshot below from the SC Judicial Branch's circuit court overview illustrates how the circuit court structure serving Conway operates within the 15th Judicial Circuit.
Understanding the circuit court structure helps Conway residents know how cases move from the municipal court level up through Horry County Circuit Court when appeals or more serious charges are involved.
Conway Municipal Court records are separate from county-level records. The court is a court not of record, and appeals from its decisions go to the Horry County Court of Common Pleas. An appeal of a municipal court ruling must be filed with the Court of Common Pleas in Conway within 10 days of the decision. The fine amount must be posted during the appeal until a final ruling is made.
For payment options and scheduling questions at the Conway Municipal Court, contact the court directly through the city's government website. Online payment options are available for many municipal cases across Horry County.
Horry County Clerk of Court in Conway
Renee N. Elvis serves as Horry County Clerk of Court. The main office is at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Phone: 843-915-5080. Fax: 843-915-6081. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Family Court division is also at 1301 2nd Avenue. Phone: 843-915-5081. There is a second office in the Myrtle Beach area for residents on the South Strand.
The Clerk's office is the official custodian of civil, criminal, and family court records for Horry County. All court records processed in Conway are filed here. The office provides support for Circuit Court and Family Court, handles child support payments, and manages jury selection for Horry County. Public access terminals are available in the office for on-site searching. Staff can assist with document requests during regular hours.
Copy fees are $1.00 per page for the first 10 pages, then $0.50 per page after that. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Photo ID is required for all in-person document requests. Large requests may need advance notice. Contact the office before visiting if you are seeking a significant number of documents.
The Horry County Clerk of Court page at horrycountysc.gov/departments/clerk-of-court provides online access to court services, rosters, and contact information for the Conway and South Strand offices.
How to Search Conway Court Records Online
Horry County court records are searchable online through the Horry County Public Index at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry/publicindex. This free system is available 24 hours a day. Search by party name, case number, filing date, court type, or case category. The system covers Circuit Court and Family Court cases and is updated daily.
Search results show case summaries, party names, docket entries, and case status. Document images are available for some cases. Records from the 1990s forward are generally available online. Older historical records may only be available in paper form at the Clerk's office in Conway.
The SC Judicial Branch case records search page links to the Horry County system for those starting from the statewide portal. Passport services are also available at the Conway office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and at the Myrtle Beach office at 9630 Scipio Lane during the same hours.
Settlement hearing rosters for Horry County Circuit Court are posted semi-annually for January through June and July through December. These are scheduled via WebEx and are available for viewing through the Clerk's office or its website.
Note: Horry County's public index does not include most magistrate or municipal court records. Contact those courts directly for case status on traffic or ordinance matters.Criminal Records in Conway
Serious criminal cases in Conway are handled by the Horry County Court of General Sessions, which is part of the Circuit Court. These records are searchable through the Horry County Public Index by party name or case number. Felony indictments, criminal warrants, and conviction records from the Circuit Court are maintained by the Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway.
The Centralized Magistrate Bond Court operates 24 hours a day at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Phone: 843-915-5145. Fax: 843-365-8934. All bond hearings for Horry County arrests, including those in Conway, are handled here.
For a statewide criminal background search, use the SLED CATCH portal. The fee is $25 plus a $1 online convenience charge. CATCH provides name-based results covering South Carolina conviction records and pending charges. It does not include records from other states. The Horry County Sheriff's Office also maintains booking records and can be contacted for arrest history information through the county's official website.
The South Carolina Sex Offender Registry (SORT) is a free public resource maintained by SLED. It is searchable online and covers all South Carolina counties including Horry.
Family Court Records for Conway Residents
Horry County Family Court is co-located with the Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway. Phone: 843-915-5081. The court handles divorce, custody, support, adoption, domestic violence, and juvenile matters for all of Horry County. Conway residents appear at this location for most family law matters.
Child support for Horry County cases is processed through the State Disbursement Unit. Purge payments, which are immediate cash payments required to lift a court hold, must be paid in cash at the Clerk's payment window in Conway. For child support balance inquiries, use the DSS client portal at clientportal.dss.sc.gov or call 800-768-5858.
The South Carolina Family Court system page explains the types of matters handled and the general rules for public access to family case records. Some records, including those involving juveniles and sealed adoptions, are not publicly accessible.
Note: Marriage and divorce records from Horry County are maintained in Conway. Marriage licenses come from Probate Court. Divorce records are held by the Clerk of Court.FOIA and Public Records in Conway
South Carolina's FOIA law at SC Code Title 30, Chapter 4 governs public records access in Conway and throughout Horry County. Both city and county offices are covered. FOIA requests for court records go to the Horry County Clerk of Court. Requests for city records go to the City of Conway directly.
Written FOIA requests for Horry County records should be mailed to: Horry County Clerk of Court, 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Include specific details about the records you need. The county has 10 business days to respond for records under two years old and 20 business days for older records. Records must be produced within 30 calendar days of a positive determination. Fees for search time and copies apply for large requests.
The Horry County FOIA portal processes county administrative records, including meeting minutes, contracts, and government reports. Court case files are handled separately through the Clerk of Court. Electronic formats are available when possible for FOIA responses.
Horry County Court Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, and the main Horry County court facilities are based here. The Horry County page has comprehensive information on all court levels, online search tools, and contact details for each courthouse location.
Nearby South Carolina Cities
These nearby Horry County and Grand Strand communities have court record resources available through county and state systems.